Can somebody come feel my forehead and tell me if I have a fever?
*whimper*
Sounds like it’s time to pop two Nyquil and have disturbing nightmares.
The World's First Sweat-Proof Coffin
There was a big adjustable ruler used by that man. It was not big enough for an adult; it was probably for children. On the ruler, there was a marketing slogan: “The World’s First Sweat-Proof Coffin”.
Finally figured out how I sliced open my hand: it’s my new laptop! The macbook pro’s snazzy little unibody is fucking sharp.
You need to stop saying anything and get thee to a lawyer. He’ll recommend you a doctor and you can start filing out the paperwork for the class action suit against AAPL.
Mmm a hot, pre-bedtime drink to help me settle in for the night. Is it caffeinated? Nope! Is it decaffeinated? Yup! I’m going to sleep happy.
Ok, it’s really hot coco but I had to show off my favorite mug.
Also, I have a raccoon with a lightsaber on my shirt. Beat that.
Who is taking photos of you while you sleep?
Get a free copy of the Keyboard Cat iPhone app!
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EDIT 11/18 12pm: 6 more to go! We can do it!
“Swedish scientists have discovered that long life and good health have nothing to do with a man’s education and everything to do with his wife’s. Men married to smart women live longer — simple.”—
Men married to smart women live longer - Times Online (via spareunderthemat)
Do the men really live longer? Or is it just that men with dumb wives die faster?
Made (from scratch) this keyboard cat costume for Halloween. Subsequently made this video — a keyboard cat vs. Kirboard cat duel.
(Kirboard cat because my name’s Kirsten)
"Lauren, go grab a cow."
This is what the judge I intern for instructed me to do this morning.
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At first I looked at the judge like, “excuse me?” Then he clarified that he wanted a cow from the toy cabnet. Whenever he signs off on an adoption he gives the child a stuffed Chick-Fil-A cow that Truett Cathey gives him a nice stock of just for the occasion.
What I initially thought was the weirdest assignment I’d ever received turned out to be quite cute.
There’s my office story for the day. Back to work.
Aww, that’s sweet! I’m guessing judge’s days are filled with depressing stories so I can definitely see the value in enjoying happy things like adoptions, marriages or whatever.
I have nothing smart to say about this. This video is ridiculous, weirdly executed, and thoroughly fun to watch.
Okay. One-and-a-half things to say. But they’re not even very smart.
I think there are two sane reasons for a Big Act to be on a Big Label today:
- Economies of Scale
The one thing that is, by definition, almost impossible for indies and individuals to achieve on their own.- Platforms for Spectacle
Sure, you can do amazing, SRL-like things on your own, but going big can mean unusual access to resources, talent, and corporate insanity to make stuff like this happen.Nonsense like Lady Gaga traipsing around in a fetishy, Manga/Fifth Element/Alien/Matrix mashup will not change the world, it won’t cure your Aunt’s cancer, and it won’t find you a job at NASA. It won’t even teach you the basics of synchronized line dancing.1
It’s unapologetically sold-out, asinine, and way way over-the-top.
But, you have to admit: it’s a pretty fucking grand bit of creativity and circus. And, although I have nothing smart to say about this, I think it’s a terrificly enjoyable artifact of today’s corporate and cultural zeitgeists. And, yes, in the same way as that execrable Black Eyed Peas record, it’s just really, really fun.
Man, I sure am thirsty now.
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Holy shit, did they not even do a second take? Was this choreographed by Britney Spears over a fax machine? Could they maybe just not hear the music through their shiny bondage/dancing helmets? Holy holy shit, that’s some awesomely great terrible dancing. ↩
I only just started appreciating Lady Gaga. She’s like the weird drama chick from high school that knows how torturous fame can be and she’s bringing back glam rock in the way that Madonna did. The whole time she’s well aware of how ridiculous the whole spectacle can be. (No coincidence that Gaga is this insane alter-ego and her debut album is called The Fame.)
In 10 years time, we’ll have lost all cultural context and we will just look back on her fame and wonder, “WHAT WERE WE THINKING.” Which is sad because a lot of us are thinking she is a perfect, campy parody of 2009 culture.
Desiree Jennings cured; symptoms probably psychogenic
Good to hear that the nation’s favorite cheerleader has been cured.
There’s notable discussion here about how her symptoms were more likely a manifestation of something psychological rather than physical. That is not to say in anyway that her ailment was not real; I believe she did suffer and it’s awesome she is recovering.
But that it was probably not caused by the flu vaccine.
Truth be told, I believed this story when it first came out too. I’m firmly pro-vaccine for children but this story had me questioning if I should really get a shot seeing as I’m young, healthy and good-looking. Ms. Jennings’ story proved that vaccines are out to cripple young, good-looking people and that made me scared.
So it’s good to hear that a) she made a speedy recovery and that b) the vaccine probably wasn’t the cause because damage to the nervous system is not something that you can speedily recover from.
Oh, noooow I get it. Any Baldur’s Gate fans out there?
I always preferred Batman:
